We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

Occasional leg cramps are considered common and usually harmless, especially after physical exertion, dehydration, or ...

People sometimes refer to neurological conditions that cause dystonia (involuntary movement) as “dystonias.” There are many types, and they can affect people of different ages and in different ways.

We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

An esophageal spasm occurs when the esophageal muscles contract abnormally. (These muscles are located in the esophagus, the tube that carries food to the stomach.) Often triggered by eating, these ...

Balo disease is a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle spasms and paralysis. Experts do not know if it shortens life expectancy. Its effects can vary significantly between people. Another ...